Lefamulin Acetate and Orlistat

• Generic Name: lefamulin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xenleta

Lefamulin acetate is a pleuromutilin antibacterial indicated in adults for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) caused by susceptible microorganisms.

To reduce the development of drug resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of lefamulin acetate and other antibacterial drugs, lefamulin acetate should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

• Generic Name: orlistat
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alli, Xenical, Alli

Orlistat blocks some of the fat that you eat, keeping it from being absorbed by your body.

Orlistat is used to aid in weight loss, or to help reduce the risk of regaining weight already lost. This medicine must be used together with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Orlistat is for use only in adults that are overweight or obese.

Xenical is the prescription-strength form of orlistat. The Alli brand is available without a prescription.